AI Networking Tech Lead — Data Center Software

Cisco; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Tech Lead for the Datacenter Switching team to design and develop high‑performance networking software for AI and cloud environments. You will work on Nexus 9K architectures, driving secure, scalable software with a strong focus on UX, documentation, and production support.

Lead features, mentor engineers, and shape the software lifecycle across multiple teams. You will collaborate with design and product management, craft technical designs, and contribute to end‑user

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 6–8+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Datacenter Switches and Networking.
• Experience handling customer escalations and L2/L3 technologies.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business issues and recommend standard software processes.
• Lead small-to-medium features from design through completion.
• Guide SDLC and agile engineering strategies across teams.
• Mentor others and influence architectural decisions.
• Design robust monitoring and observability tools.
• Contribute to threat modeling and security practices.

Skills

Datacenter networking

L2/L3 networking

VXLAN forwarding

Python scripting

Automation

Security

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

NXOS infrastructure

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Tech Lead for the Datacenter Switching team to design and develop high‑performance networking software for AI and cloud environments. You will work on Nexus 9K architectures, driving secure, scalable software with a strong focus on UX, documentation, and production support.

Lead features, mentor engineers, and shape the software lifecycle across multiple teams. You will collaborate with design and product management, craft technical designs, and contribute to end‑user